BURSON, CA -- January 10, 2007 -- The “Something From Nothing” photo exhibition of early West Calaveras history will be at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys from Saturday, February 17 (the first day of Presidents’ Day Weekend) through Sunday, March 18 (the day following the Murphys Irish Day and Ironstone’s Daffodils Day festivities).  Along with the exhibition at the Ironstone museum and gift shop, a wine-tasting reception on February 17 from 1-3 p.m. is also free and open to the public.Ironstone Exhibit

“This marks a breakthrough event for West Calaveras,” says Sal Manna, head of the Society for the Preservation of West Calaveras History that created the exhibit.  “For the first time, a presentation of our history will be seen in Murphys, a major Calaveras tourist destination.  We are very grateful to Ironstone for this opportunity to bring our history to many thousands of visitors.”  Manna adds that, along with photographs, never-before-exhibited historic artifacts will also be on display.

For hours and directions, please call Ironstone at 728-1251.